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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2022 to 2031.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 90/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, violet, leather, sweet spice
Palate: dark cherry, dark plum, tobacco, soft leather
The Cesani family's Toscana IGT red. Sangiovese-led with Merlot weight, organic Pancole fruit, tonneaux ageing for soft tannin and savoury depth.
What it pairs with
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Bistecca alla fiorentina
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Marbling and char meet the wine's medium tannin and red-cherry lift. -
Wild boar pappardelle
Game ragu and Sangiovese acid is a Tuscan classic; Merlot fills out the back palate. -
Aged pecorino with chestnut honey
Pecorino salt sharpens the cherry; chestnut honey echoes the sweet-spice register.
How to serve Cesani Luenzo
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Bistecca alla fiorentina, Wild boar pappardelle, Aged pecorino with chestnut honey. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Luenzo entered the Cesani range in the early 2000s as the family's Toscana IGT red counterpart to the Vernaccia. Drawn from the spiritually significant Luenzo parcel, the wine is the estate's main red ambassador.
- 2003: First Cesani Luenzo vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Azienda Agricola Cesani · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (70%), Merlot (30%)
- Classification
- Toscana IGT
- Oak
- Around 18 months in French oak tonneaux, partly new
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 25 to 40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
Frequently asked about Cesani Luenzo
What does Cesani Luenzo taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, violet, leather, sweet spice. On the palate, dark cherry, dark plum, tobacco, soft leather. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The Cesani family's Toscana IGT red. Sangiovese-led with Merlot weight, organic Pancole fruit, tonneaux ageing for soft tannin and savoury depth.
When should I drink Cesani Luenzo?
Drink 3 to 12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Cesani Luenzo?
Bistecca alla fiorentina is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild boar pappardelle and Aged pecorino with chestnut honey. Marbling and char meet the wine's medium tannin and red-cherry lift.
What grapes are in Cesani Luenzo?
The blend is Sangiovese (70%), Merlot (30%). The wine is classified as Toscana IGT.
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